Boots Pure Drug Company (Birmingham, 1919) - Wallet
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An Edwardian silver evening purse by Boots Pure Drug Company (Birmingham, 1919) with engraved linear decor, central cartouche, original chain and brown leather interior, stamped BPDC, weighing 80.9 g, 925 silver, dimensions about 11.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm, in good used condition with a few dents.
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Description: a fine Edwardian evening purse, featuring an engraved linear decor, a central cartouche, original chain and a brown leather interior with compartments.
The stamp BPDC on this silver purse stands for Boots Pure Drug Company, the well-known British drugstore and chemist chain Boots. The company was founded by John Boot in Nottingham in 1849 and grew in the early 20th century into a large nationwide chain. In addition to pharmaceutical products, Boots at the time also sold promotional luxury items, including silver toilet articles, powder boxes, purses and other accessories.
Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Silversmith: Boots Pure Drug Company
Year: 1919
Assay marks: lion, anchor, master mark, date letter: u
Condition: in good condition, with a few dents
Weight: 80.9 g
Fineness: 925/1000
Dimensions: approx. 11.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm
*Photos are part of the description
Lot number: A-14790
All our items are sent by registered mail.
You can also collect the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please check the website of Goudwisselkantoor (for NL and BE), Comptoir de l’Or (for BE) or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
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Seller's Story
Our family business has more than 40 years of experience in jewelry, diamonds, watches, silver, precious metals, coins, and banknotes.
Through our more than 150 Goudwisselkantoor offices, many fine objects are offered to us.
Because we are also active in Belgium and Germany as Goudwisselkantoor, Comptoir de l'Or and Goldwechselhaus, we continuously have a new and varied range of top objects.
We are a member of the following trade associations: 'The Antwerp Beurs for Diamond Trade & NVMH (Dutch Association of Coin Dealers)
View our current offerings on our suppliers page!
Translated by Google TranslateDescription: a fine Edwardian evening purse, featuring an engraved linear decor, a central cartouche, original chain and a brown leather interior with compartments.
The stamp BPDC on this silver purse stands for Boots Pure Drug Company, the well-known British drugstore and chemist chain Boots. The company was founded by John Boot in Nottingham in 1849 and grew in the early 20th century into a large nationwide chain. In addition to pharmaceutical products, Boots at the time also sold promotional luxury items, including silver toilet articles, powder boxes, purses and other accessories.
Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Silversmith: Boots Pure Drug Company
Year: 1919
Assay marks: lion, anchor, master mark, date letter: u
Condition: in good condition, with a few dents
Weight: 80.9 g
Fineness: 925/1000
Dimensions: approx. 11.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm
*Photos are part of the description
Lot number: A-14790
All our items are sent by registered mail.
You can also collect the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please check the website of Goudwisselkantoor (for NL and BE), Comptoir de l’Or (for BE) or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
Please indicate your preference to us via your Catawiki account.
Seller's Story
Our family business has more than 40 years of experience in jewelry, diamonds, watches, silver, precious metals, coins, and banknotes.
Through our more than 150 Goudwisselkantoor offices, many fine objects are offered to us.
Because we are also active in Belgium and Germany as Goudwisselkantoor, Comptoir de l'Or and Goldwechselhaus, we continuously have a new and varied range of top objects.
We are a member of the following trade associations: 'The Antwerp Beurs for Diamond Trade & NVMH (Dutch Association of Coin Dealers)
View our current offerings on our suppliers page!
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Era
1400-1900
Colour
Silver
Model name
Boots Pure Drug Company (Birmingham, 1919)
Material
Silver
Made in
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Height
5.5 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
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